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School-based research: problems of access and consent.

J S Harrell1, C Bradley, J Dennis

  • 1School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 27599-7460, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|March 14, 2000
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Conducting research in public schools requires navigating complex permission layers for accessing student populations. This guide offers practical strategies for gaining school approval and parental consent for child and adolescent studies.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Psychology
  • Child Development Research
  • Pediatric Health Studies

Background:

  • Public schools offer significant potential for research on children and adolescents.
  • Gaining access to school populations for research can be challenging due to administrative hurdles.
  • Federally funded studies face additional regulatory requirements for school-based research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide practical strategies for researchers seeking to conduct studies in public schools.
  • To outline methods for obtaining institutional approval from school systems.
  • To detail approaches for securing parental consent for research involving minors.

Main Methods:

  • The article presents proven approaches and practical advice.
  • Focuses on navigating administrative and regulatory pathways.

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  • Emphasizes ethical considerations for child and adolescent research.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful navigation of school system access and approval is achievable.
    • Parental consent procedures can be effectively managed.
    • Federally funded research protocols can be implemented within school settings.

    Conclusions:

    • School-based research with children and adolescents is feasible with strategic planning.
    • Understanding and addressing administrative and consent processes are key to successful research.
    • This article serves as a resource for researchers aiming to conduct studies in public schools.